Mazda BT-50 MOT Results

Registered in 2006
53.8% pass rate
from 106 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2006 vans and highlighted areas where the Mazda BT-50 is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (160% worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 7.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (160% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 7.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (160% worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 6.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 6.6% fail on Headlamp
    • 6.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.8% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.9% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.94% fail on Horn
    • 0.94% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.94% fail on Position lamp
  • 17% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 7.5% fail on Transmission
      • 5.7% fail on Drive shafts
        • 5.7% fail on Joints
      • 1.9% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.94% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.94% fail on Joints
    • 3.8% fail on Chassis
      • 3.8% fail on Chassis condition
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.9% fail on Bumpers
    • 1.9% fail on Doors
      • 1.9% fail on Other passenger's door (6 times worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 1.9% fail on Door condition (7 times worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.94% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.94% fail on Tank
    • 0.94% fail on Body
      • 0.94% fail on Panel
    • 0.94% fail on Cabs
      • 0.94% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 9.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 6.6% fail on Rbt
          • 4.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.94% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.94% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.94% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.94% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.94% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.94% fail on Rbt
          • 0.94% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.94% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.94% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 5.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.8% fail on Load sensing valves (3 times worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 0.94% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.94% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.94% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.94% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.94% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.94% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.94% fail on Brake discs
  • 10% fail on Suspension (49% better than other 2006 vans)
    • 6.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.8% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.9% fail on Springs
      • 1.9% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.94% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.94% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
    • 1.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.94% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 8.5% fail on Visibility
    • 6.6% fail on Washers
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers
  • 7.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.6% fail on Compression ignition
        • 5.7% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (200% worse than other 2006 vans)
        • 0.94% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.94% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.94% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 6.6% fail on Steering
    • 5.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.8% fail on Drag link end (31 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other 2006 vans)
      • 0.94% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.94% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 0.94% fail on Power steering
      • 0.94% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 5.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
  • 3.8% fail on Road Wheels (7 times worse than other 2006 vans)
    • 3.8% fail on Attachment (8 times worse than other 2006 vans)
  • 0.94% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.94% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.94% fail on Requirements